The Diamond Princess is a great microcosm of what this virus can/will do, in the general population, once it is loosed.
Yes...we were discussing the possibility of this virus being developed...and released...on purpose, in the first days it was being reported.
Those who even suggested such a possiblity sure took a lot of grief, from many naysayers....who are now, hopefully, realizing the distinct possibility. Even Sen Cotton is mentioning this.
Let us spin some more conspiracy theories...
China was at one time the largest economy in the world, a millennium or 2 back. That is what they want again, and that is why they were working on a virus which would spread fast and demolish economies of their competition in a short time. This virus was their secret weapon, because it does not show up on radar and there is no nuclear blast needed.
But the virus got out by accident by someone working in the lab, and Chicoms tried to hide it and shove it under the rug but that has now backfired.
I have done 2 cruises on that Diamond Princess ship, and it is a beautiful ship, especially loved the ice skating shows since the ship has a large ice skating rink.
Booked on a cruise beginning this weekend, and will pack a few face masks haha at the risk of looking stupid.